Like all kinds of insurance, even Michigan Auto Insurance has a certain set of guidelines and pointers to help one know if he/she is eligible for the insurance or not. Of course, for a person to be eligible for the auto insurance, it is important to have a valid Michigan Driver’s License, and/or the vehicle to be registered in Michigan. In case someone’s license has been revoked or suspended, then the auto insurance may not be given till the license matter is settled under law.
The main reason for denial of Michigan Auto Insurance is when a person is unable to comply with the company’s underwriting rules. All insurance companies have a set of guidelines, which are all called underwriting rules. These are of course different for each company, and while some companies are flexible on them, others are not. In either case, any person seeking auto insurance needs to ensure that he/she meets all the requirements stated by the company in order to be eligible for the insurance.
There are some unique cases too where a person is often denied Michigan Auto Insurance. For instance, companies sometimes do not give insurance on vehicles such as custom or antique cars, which are either very costly to repair, or cannot be replaced. Also, chances are that the company one has approached does not have the rate for that particular type of car that the person owns. Therefore, it is ideal to check with as many companies as possible, so that it is easier for a person to weigh the pros and cons of each, and then narrow down on the best option.
Always remember that it is mandatory by law in Michigan to have a no-fault insurance. This means that one needs to purchase at least some minimal coverage to register one’s car in Michigan. In case a person drives his/her vehicle, or lets someone else drive it without the no-fault insurance, then it is a punishable offence. Hence, Michigan Auto Insurance too cannot be taken unless a person already has the No-fault insurance. Individuals who for some reason, are by law, not allowed the No-fault insurance can also not choose to go in for the Michigan Auto Insurance.
In order for a person to be eligible for auto insurance in Michigan, it is also important that he/she has not been caught in any causes of drunken driving in the last three years. Similarly, reckless driving, driving under the influence of drugs, stealing a vehicle etc. are all punishable offences, and a person involved in these may not be allowed to qualify for any kind of auto insurance.
All vehicle insurance companies in Michigan have a system of ‘Insurance Eligibility Points’, based on a person’s driving record. The system helps to serve as a guide on the number of violations a person has made in the past, and those who have more points than seven, are denied Michigan Auto Insurance. Not paying premiums on time for your previous insurance (in the last two years) too can be a cause of ineligibility. However, this can be waivered if the person agrees to pay the complete premium for the new auto insurance in advance. (more…)